Foods to Avoid with Braces | Smilex Dental Care Tips for Braces Patients

When you have braces, you need to be extra careful about your food choices. Some foods may cause damage to the brackets, bend the wires or get stuck between the braces, which can cause pain and extend the treatment time. At Smilex Dental Clinic, our orthodontic specialists advise us to stay away from foods that are hard, sticky, crunchy and sugary like popcorn, nuts, chewing gum, caramel, hard candies, and ice. These products can either break your braces or increase the risk of plaque around the brackets. You better opt for soft and braces, friendly foods that will not only help you and your treatment but also protect your orthodontic work. Keeping to the right diet will help you to maintain your braces and be sure of a less bumpy road toward the goal of a straighter and healthier smile with Smilex.